Baby, You're A Firework

Our holiday was pretty calm yeaterday. We swam a little bit, ate a lot and Blair got to hold her first sparkler. She loved it! Since we had a long, lazy weekend I am kind of just now realizing that I only have 4 more days to get ready for Alyssa's 11th birthday party on Saturday. Yikes! We are having a pool party and BBQ for our family and friends. Somehow this is the first pool party we've ever had for her birthday. I've been dreaming of checkered table cloths, fried okra and flower centerpieces for weeks. Her one request has been a donut cake, which is going to be the easiest part. I'll take it!